Adhesives, Sealants & Tapes

Adhesive or glue is any substance that can be applied to one or two surfaces or two items to bind or seal them together and resists their separation. Adhesive consists of different chemical compositions such as acrylic adhesive, epoxy adhesive, silicone adhesives and rubber and contact adhesives.

What is Adhesive Used For?

Adhesives are used whenever two or more surfaces need to be affixed to one another and are used in the home, workplace for repair and manufacturing. Branded adhesives or glues like Loctite and Super Glue with fast drying and strong adhesion properties are often used to fix broken items in the home. Adhesives can be in a solution or solid form such as Hot Melt glue which is dispensed using a Hot Melt applicator gun.

Adhesive can also be used on surfaces as a protective coating against contaminants, corrosion and rust. Potting compounds are used to encapsulate electronic components for protection against environmental and mechanical damage.

What are Sealants?

Sealants are similar to adhesives but their main purpose is to provide a barrier or fill a void in order to protect against the flow of fluid, gas or air. Sealants can be in liquid, semi-solid or foam form and consist of a single chemical or two chemicals which have to be mixed together. When sealants are applied they undergo a process of hardening called curing.

What is a Sealant Used For?

Sealants are used to provide a barrier against the flow of liquid, gas or air on porous surfaces and in both small and large cavities. Some sealants are designed work with specific materials. Silicone sealants can be used with a wide range of different materials. Plumbers putties are used in plumbing to seal pipe points. Foam sealant is injected into larger spaces using an applicator or gun with a nozzle, the foam then expands to fill the entire cavity.

What Are Adhesive Tapes?

Adhesive tapes comprise of a carrier made from paper, plastic, cloth or foam backed with an adhesive film. Some tapes are double sided with adhesive on both sides. Tapes can be loaded on to tape dispensers for quick and accurate application.

What is Adhesive Tape Used For?

Adhesive tape is used to join parts together using a sticky chemical bond. Office tape, foam tape and duct tape is often used in the home and workplace. Decorators use masking tape to protect surfaces from paint. Plumbers use PTFE tape for sealing pipe threads and electricians use insulation tape to cover wires and cables.

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Adhesive, Sealant & Tape Dispensers

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3683 Products showing for Adhesives, Sealants & Tapes

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3M Scotch 92 Amber Polyimide Film Electrical Tape, 38mm x 33 m
  • RS stock no. 885-5145
  • Mfr. Part No. T9238
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 2 898,33(exc. VAT)
R 2 898,33/unit
Limited stock
RS PRO Sealant Gun Adhesive And Sealant Cartridges 400ml
  • RS stock no. 199-170
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 847,57(exc. VAT)
R 847,57/unit
In Stock
3M Black Hook & Loop Tape, 25mm x 2.5 m
  • RS stock no. 163-4737
  • Mfr. Part No. 3M SJ354B 25mm x2,5m
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 833,49(exc. VAT)
R 833,49/unit
In Stock
RS PRO Black Hook & Loop Tape, 20mm x 200 mm
  • RS stock no. 449-9189
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 386,44(exc. VAT)
R 386,44/unit
In Stock
Evo-Stik EVO-STIK MULTI-PURPOSE SILICONE SEALANT CLEAR Transparent Sealant Paste 310 ml Cartridge
  • RS stock no. 264-1603
  • Mfr. Part No. 483422
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 495,42(exc. VAT)
R 495,42/unit
In Stock
Advance Tapes AT200 Black Matt Gaffa Tape, 50mm x 25 m, 0.26 mm Thick
  • RS stock no. 239-4638
  • Mfr. Part No. AT200
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 407,44(exc. VAT)
R 407,44/unit
In Stock
Hi-Bond HB830 Amber Polyimide Film Electrical Tape, 12mm x 33 m
  • RS stock no. 468-421
  • Mfr. Part No. HB830-12
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 527,16(exc. VAT)
R 527,16/unit
In Stock
Acc Silicones EGel3000 Transparent Silicone Sealant Liquid 2 kg Kit
  • RS stock no. 146-3069
  • Mfr. Part No. E-GEL 3000
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 7 208,81(exc. VAT)
R 7 208,81/unit
In Stock
MG Chemicals 832C-450ML Potting Compound, 450 mL
  • RS stock no. 146-2870
  • Mfr. Part No. 832C-450ML
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 1 252,45(exc. VAT)
R 1 252,45/unit
In Stock
3M Temflex Grey Vinyl Electrical Tape, 19mm x 20 m
  • RS stock no. 246-9544
  • Mfr. Part No. 3M 155 grey 19mm x 20m
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 45,18(exc. VAT)
R 45,18/unit
Currently unavailable
3M LSE-110WF VHB LSE White Foam Tape, 25mm x 33 m, 1.1 mm Thick
  • RS stock no. 197-3287
  • Mfr. Part No. LSE-110WF 25X33
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 2 273,67(exc. VAT)
R 2 273,67/unit
In Stock
Bostik Bond-Flex 100HMA Black Sealant Non-Slump Paste 300 ml Cartridge
  • RS stock no. 341-0955
  • Mfr. Part No. 91360
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 306,48(exc. VAT)
R 306,48/unit
In Stock
3M 760 UV Black Sealant Paste 600 ml Cartridge
  • RS stock no. 146-3188
  • Mfr. Part No. 3M 760 black 600ml
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 725,61(exc. VAT)
R 725,61/unit
In Stock
Advance Tapes AT502 Non-Conductive Metallic Tape, 50mm x 45 m 110 °C Max
  • RS stock no. 176-573
  • Mfr. Part No. AT502
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 279,04(exc. VAT)
R 279,04/unit
In Stock
3M Value Duct 1900 Scotch 1900 Duct Tape, 50 m x 50mm, Silver
  • RS stock no. 727-1303
  • Mfr. Part No. 1900
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 199,70(exc. VAT)
R 199,70/unit
In Stock
3M Scotch Super 88 Black Polyvinyl Chloride Electrical Insulation Tape, 19mm x 20 m
  • RS stock no. 909-4521
  • Mfr. Part No. Super 88 19mm x 20 m
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 202,88(exc. VAT)
R 202,88/unit
In Stock
RS PRO RS Heavy Duty Adhesive Adhesive
  • RS stock no. 136-8536
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 339,61(exc. VAT)
R 339,61/unit
In Stock
Tesa Tesa 51608 Black Polyethylene Terephthalate PET Fleece Wire Harness Tape, 9mm x 25 m
  • RS stock no. 191-801
  • Mfr. Part No. 51608-00002-00
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 53,53(exc. VAT)
R 53,53/unit
In Stock
RS PRO Black Potting Compound Epoxy 500 g
  • RS stock no. 260-0916
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 466,25(exc. VAT)
R 466,25/unit
In Stock
3M 7100260283 Yellow Vinyl 33 m Hazard Tape 0.14 mm Thickness
  • RS stock no. 337-008
  • Mfr. Part No. 7100260283
Subtotal (1 unit)
R 1 232,17(exc. VAT)
R 1 232,17/unit
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